be (like) putty in sb's hands
Definition
› to be willing to do anything someone wants you to, because you like them so muchControlling and being in charge
(Definition of be (like) putty in sb's hands from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- assume verb (TAKE CONTROL)
- assumption noun
- authoritative adjective
- be in the driving seat idiom
- be on top of sth idiom
- commanding adjective (WITH AUTHORITY)
- cynical adjective
- dictate verb (GIVE ORDERS)
- have sb by the balls idiom
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- rein sth in phrasal verb (ACTIVITY)
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